Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to ...

From growth hormones to cancer drugs, small molecules play a crucial role in our health. Monitoring them is essential to ...

MIT scientists used light to control how a starfish egg cell jiggles and moves during its earliest stage of development.

The researchers observed that light activated the enzyme, causing predictable cell movements. For example, specific light ...

The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria -- including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax -- form spores for survival.